Wayne Gretzky Celebrity Golf Tournament Shadow Box
One of the things I love most about being a framer is hearing the interesting stories behind the items being framed and knowing that you are framing memories. For example, the golf cap and ball... Back in 2000 when the recipient was a young boy, he attended a Wayne Gretzky celebrity golf tournament. He was hit in the foot by one of Mario Lemieux’s golf balls and was given a golf ball autographed by the famous hockey player. He also had a commemorative cap from the tournament, which he wore for many years.
The golf ball was mounted in an archival manner, without any adhesives touching the ball. A piece of white tulle fabric was wrapped tightly around the ball, fed through a hole in the mount board and attached at the back. The autograph was still clearly visible through the tulle fabric.
A classic black shadow box moulding from Larson-Juhl’s Confetti line was chosen for the frame. A double mat combination was used... a neutral black top mat (from Peterboro Matboard’s conservation line) and a narrow reveal of a tan colour (from Nielsen-Bainbridge’s Artcare line) which complimented the golf cap. Tru Vue’s Museum glass was chosen for its 99% UV protection and outstanding clarity.
